May 2017

Beautiful Women, This month we are celebrating the wonderful idiosyncrasies, styles, pleasures and uniqueness that make women so special. My go to beautiful woman is my mother. Her class, grace, wit and charm would stop a room when she entered. She was lovely, fun and adored. I am forever grateful for her influence on my life. The other evening at…

Carlsbad Lifestyle celebrated our friends and partners at Avanti Workspace on March 23rd. Guests sipped on beverages from Culver Beer & Henebery Whiskey and enjoyed a tasty menu from Felix's BBQ/Creative Flavors Catering. There were prizes, take-away gifts and wonderful live music from Rustin Sailors.

Long time Carlsbad residents Joao and Rosalva Silva opened the doors to their Fitness & Martial Arts Studio in Bressi Ranch on March 4th. They promote health and well-being to children and adults through exercise and martial arts. Guests enjoyed appetizers while watching and/or participating in Jiu-jitsu and Capoeira classes.

This spring, Pacific Ridge School is celebrating its first 10 years with a series of festivities. The middle and high school, which has grown from 108 students in 2007 to 577 in 2017, is known for its academics, service learning program, and global travel opportunities for all students. On March 2nd, the school community gathered on the athletic field to…

From eye-catching prints to practical and comfortable simplicity at its finest, bold hues, and new classics—there are many style stories right here in your own hometown. With apparel provided by Aranelle, jewelry and handbags from Clever Element, and shoes from Coolest Shoes in California, these three Village boutiques, along with La Costa model Audrey Welsh, worked together to provide their…

Ways to Celebrate Mom on her Special Day 1. Get Fun and Get Zen with "Dat Mat Donut Yoga Mat" lookatdatmat.com 2. It might be a diaper bag, but it's super versatile with adjustable straps to make into a crossbody bag or backpack. Plus, it's so cute you'll use it for everything even without the kids JuJuBe "BFF" Bag ju-ju-be.com

If only you could escape to relax, unwind, let loose...somewhere far from everything that distracts or causes stress. We know just the place….Canyon Ranch. Since 1979, the Canyon Ranch wellness resorts in Tucson, Arizona and Lenox, Massachusetts have been the answer to rampant stress and busy-ness. Both of the all-inclusive resorts were built entirely around the concept of healthy living…

When it comes to the game of golf, every player from beginner to professional is looking for ways to lower their score. But, before you head to the range to hit another bucket of balls or sign up for a golf lesson, there is something that might be holding you back….YOU! Did you ever think that no matter how much…

When Maureen Simons smiles her nose crinkles and her hazel eyes gleam. She smiles a lot, not surprisingly, when talking about her seven children, fifteen grandchildren and her deceased husband, John, to whom she was married for forty-two years. She also smiles often when talking about Carlsbad, her home since 2000, the place she describes as having “great people, great…